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What were some reasons American settlers wanted to settle the West?

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American settlers moved west for more opportunities. In the west, there were gold rush and mining opportunities along with the opportunities in the cattle industry. There were also more availability of supplies because of the railroads and it was cheaper to own land.

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American settlers moved west for more opportunities. In the west, there were gold rush and mining opportunities along with the opportunities in the cattle industry. There were also more availability of supplies because of the railroads and it was cheaper to own land.
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